What is the CISSP^®?

The CISSP^® (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) is a certification developed by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc. {(ISC)²}. This certification is seen as the gold standard certification for information security professionals. Obtaining your CISSP^® will:

• Demonstrate your overall knowledge of information security
• Increase your marketability as an information security professional
• Increase the likelihood of your earning more than $100,000 per year

Who is eligible to earn the CISSP^®?

To become a CISSP^®, a candidate must meet the following criteria:

• Have the required number of years of professional experience (4 years with a bachelor’s degree or 5 years without a bachelor’s degree ) in at least 2 domains
• Pass the CISSP^® exam with a scaled score of at least 700 points
• Submit a properly completed and executed endorsement form
• Successfully clear the audit of his/her experience assertions, if his/her file is selected for audit, and
• Subscribe to the (ISC)² Code of Ethics